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>. She was predeceased by her son Travis Nissen on Dec. 9, 2011.
Mary McGrath Merck , 61, of Hurley Avenue died Sunday Oct. 22, 2017 at her residence. A native and life long area resident, she was born December 6, 1955 in Kingston daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Riseley McGrath. Mary was a graduate of Onteora Central Schools Class of 1973. She had enjoyed both alpine skiing and golf. Mary had a passion for helping others. She loved people, had a generous heart, and was an compassionate caregiver. She loved animals, and her dogs were very dear to her.
Surviving are her sons: Greg Pettinato and his wife Stephanie of Pelham, and Kyle Nissen and his wife Jessica of Myrtle Beach, SC, grandchildren Jackson and Mila Pettinato, a brother James McGrath of Phoenicia, and nephew Adam McGrath[more]
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A Service to celebrate the life of Mary will be held on Sunday at 5:30pm at the E. B. Gormley Funeral Home 87 Main St. Phoenicia. Private burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the UCSPCA.org, or HVHOSPICE.org Friends will be received on Sunday from 2pm to 5:30pm prior to the service. You may share a memory with the family on Mary's Memorial Page at www.gormleyfuneralhome.com